While Thesaurus Payroll Manager remains a desktop solution, the software can be activated at ten different locations on ten different PCs or laptops. Thesaurus Payroll Manager's program location can be set as a cloud environment like a shared server, Google Drive or Dropbox. This flexibility will allow users to continue to operate their payroll as normal. In addition, you can log into your Thesaurus Connect account to view your payroll information at any time. Read our step-by-step guide that explains how to use Thesaurus Payroll Manager when working remotely.
The Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) replaced the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) from 1st September 2020 and is expected to continue until 31st March 2021. Where the scheme is being operated, an indicator will be included on the payroll submission (PSR) to indicate that an employee is an eligible employee for EWSS. On receipt of your payroll submission, Revenue will then determine the applicable subsidy amount payable.
The Government’s 'Work Safely Protocol' sets out a number of measures employers must consider as they reopen their businesses and bring staff back to work safely, such as designating a Lead Worker Representative, providing COVID-19 induction training for employees and developing a COVID-19 Response Plan. Thesaurus Payroll Manager's sister product, Bright Contracts, has been updated to include a template COVID-19 Response Plan. This document is the perfect starting point for any small employer getting to grips with COVID-19 and preventative workplace measures.
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We have created some sample letters that employers can use:All of our staff can perform their roles from home, and all staff are issued with laptops and access to our phone and email systems. Our customer support is still very much open for business and we will continue to support our customers through the COVID-19 pandemic. Apologies if you hear any domestic background noise while talking to a support operative. This may be unavoidable and we ask that you bear with us for the duration. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact our customer support team here.
During this webinar, we share some of the key lessons learned from processing payroll in a pandemic, and how it prepares us for payroll in the ‘next normal’. Plus, we recap recent changes to the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) and what these changes mean for your business.